Lauren Quinn

Lauren is a Connecticut-based artist and mother of 3 whose work has been shown in galleries in New Canaan, Westport, Kent and Washington CT. 

As an artist I draw my inspiration from nature, where I find the most peace and serenity. The movement in the trees, the sound of a river as it flows, or a wave as it crashes. I find the same peace when I put my brush and paint to paper or canvas…The way the water flows with the color, the looseness and fluidity. The imperfect perfection of art and nature. So much of my work exemplifies the act of letting go. Learning to trust the process and journey in both art and life. 

STACY BASS

A political science/photojournalism major from Barnard College, Columbia University, Stacy Bass began to focus on fine art and commercial photography in college, and then studied at the Maine Photographic Workshops-- with masters Jay Maisel, Joe Baraban and William Albert Allard.  From her first solo exhibition in 1988, her fine art work has become part of numerous private, corporate and hotel collections and her images and unique perspective continues to tap into the emotion and sensibility of a wide spectrum of viewers. Select pieces of her fine art work are currently represented by Sue Appleton-Webster at Swoon Gallery in Westport, CT. 

Always with an eye and an interest in all things visual, her career ambitions have taken her through numerous magazine positions, including a senior position at fine art photography start-up: On Seeing.  Stacy is also a graduate of NYU School of Law where she concentrated on Copyright, Art and Entertainment law and later used her expertise to become vice president of a publicly traded motion picture and television company, Savoy Pictures Entertainment, Inc.

Stacy has been capturing the essence of a place through an intuitive use of light, color and composition for almost two decades. Her signature images of architecture, interiors and gardens have resulted in three solo exhibitions and numerous awards. Her photography  has been featured extensively in books and magazines including at home (where she was lead photographer for more than 10 years), Garden Design, Luxe Interiors + Design, House Beautiful, Elle Décor, Veranda, AD, Horticulture, Living Etc., British Homes & Gardens, The Wall Street Journal and many more. She is the author of two bestselling and critically acclaimed monographs/books celebrating the American landscape: In the Garden (Melcher Media/Perseus Books, 2012) and Gardens at First Light (Moffly Media, 2015). 

Rena Levine

With a background in textile and interior design, Rena B. Levine utilizes her knowledge in fabrics, color, and design to create vibrant abstractions. Starting

with dye paintings on paper, she treats them with materials such as bleach, salt and alcohol. Multiple paintings are then

sliced and woven together to create intricate and dynamic compositions.

Caroline
O’Callaghan

A Love of design, architecture, and the subtlety of colors in nature, have all translated into the style and palette of Caroline's artwork. Painting and design have been a creative thread throughout her life. Though primarily self-taught, she has a background in studio art. focusing on painting, drawing and art history. At House Beautiful Magazine, she was positioned on the creative end, working photo shoots and writing editorial pieces. While living in New York City she continued classes in painting. furthering her education in mixing paint colors and tones. Later joining a Madison Avenue boutique design firm, Caroline worked on high end design projects, staying connected to the world of art and design that New York has to offer.

Caroline is represented by galleries in New York and Connecticut. She works with interior designers, and sells through design stores. She is currently working on corporate art with American Express, while continuing work with clients on custom art commissions. Her art can be found on walls stretching from the Hamptons to Palm Beach and California up to Seattle.

CATHERINE P. DEVINE

Born and raised in the heart of New York City, I was immersed with art and culture which has indelibly shaped my creative journey.  As the only child of two highly creative parents, art was an integral part of my upbringing. My mother, a model and very talented painter, and my father, a skilled musician and producer, nurtured my innate artistic inclinations from an early age. Their creative energy infused our home, and I was encouraged to explore and express myself through various mediums. My parents provided me with the invaluable gift of artistic freedom, fostering an environment where imagination knew no bounds.

Through my artistic journey, I aim to echo both the spirit of New York City and the tranquility of rural life, celebrating the interplay of cultures, creative family heritage, and the profound influences of my chosen home in Connecticut. My work is a tribute to the places and people who have shaped me, as well as a testament to the ever-evolving narrative of my art, which continues to be written alongside my husband, two children, and our standard poodle, Henry.

Danielle DeCola

Danielle DeCola is a Connecticut-based artist who was born and raised in North Branford. Her love of drawing and painting from a young age led her to pursue a BFA from Paier College of Art in Hamden, Ct.  Although, she works in several different mediums, Danielle’s true passion is watercolors.

 Her love of nature and the ocean inspired her landscape paintings. Danielle’s early work was highly detailed and realistic and she often worked from photo references. As time went on, she came to realize the beauty in simplicity and abstraction. Applying uncomplicated shapes with muted colors to her paintings provide a quiet elegance to nature that is sometimes overlooked. The looseness watercolors allow her to achieve this quality in her paintings. 

 Her art is currently being sold at Swoon Westport where it has become popular with local interior designers. Her paintings are hanging in homes throughout the country. Previously, she has shown her art Hamden Art League, Connecticut Pastel Society and Erector Square.  Danielle’s work has been published in Luxe Magazine and Architectural Digest.

 Danielle works from her studio in New Haven at Erector Square.  In addition to her art, she has also been a professional picture framer for over 25 years. She resides in North Branford with her Husband, and three sons.   

Lily Perry

Lily Perry is an abstract painter based in Riverside, CT. She paints with different mediums including acrylic, house paint, graphite, sharpies and pastels. She often adds unexpected elements such as glass or duct tape to her work and enjoys exploring contrast and scale. 

​Lily works equally well with bright colors and neutrals and some of her most popular pieces are neutral with just the tiniest pop of color! She often paints commissions with particular spaces in mind and enjoys the challenge of pulling elements of your room into her work.

​Lily comes from a family of working artists and has always painted as a hobby. She worked in NYC in the fashion industry for years after school, but when she had her three kids she decided to stay home with them and began painting more regularly. She is now painting full time out of her studio in Connecticut and has a devoted and fast-growing client base. She is represented at Swoon Gallery in Westport and at Abigail Fox in Greenwich, CT. Lily has degrees from the University of Virginia and Parsons School of Art and Design. She lives in a home she designed and built with her husband, three daughters and two dogs.

Yvonne Claveloux

Abstract artist Yvonne Claveloux merges vibrant colors and organic shapes to create a sense of energy in her work. She embraces beauty in imperfection through her uninhibited brush strokes, loose lines, drips, and smudges, all bursting on her canvasses in harmony.

Her style is instinctive, which always leads to new and unexpected adventures when she steps into the studio. Always beginning her paintings without a plan, she uses diverse mediums including chalk, acrylics, watercolors and gesso, allowing each piece to develop their own personality.

“Inspiration for my art derives from my travels, Cuban roots and colorful winters in Miami. I use paint as a way to express emotions that cannot be verbalized and strive to celebrate beauty, flaws and all.”

Yvonne’s passion for art was sparked while studying fashion design in Milan and since then her creative journey has taken many forms. From running her own interior design firm to working as Head Stylist for athome Magazine, her artistic eye has continued to evolve as she encounters new opportunities and explores the world around her. 

She paints from her home studios in Westport, CT and Miami, FL and exhibits her work in several galleries and interior design stores on the East Coast.